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Thank God that Mike Fiers doesn't believe in this attitude. The Astros may have won more tainted World Series.

If the Orioles were doing or have done something like this, I would want someone in the organization to call them out publicly as soon as they knew. Whether it be an intern or a player, a whistleblower is one that has enough integrity to say I do not want to be involved in an organization that cheats no matter what happens to me. History shows time and time again that condoning cheating or other unethical behavior with silence can lead to some very bad consequences.

I do imagine that some Astros hitters will be keeping their heads down this season though.

I'm sorry did Fiers say something when he was with the Astros that I missed? From what I read I thought he kept his head down, did his job and collected his ring.

I'm pretty sure he waited until he was with a division rival before having a case of guilt.

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I am going to assume that Elias wasn’t directly involved, but was aware of what was going on and didn’t do anything about it. You could second guess his silence, but I agree with Corn that most would have done the same thing and I’m not holding it against Elias. It’s now on him to ensure that nothing similar happens on his watch in Baltimore. That’s his responsibility.

Putting aside any moral issue, there’s the practical issue of whether the use of cutting edge analytics and forward thinking methods actually helps in player selection, development and coaching, if the game is played honestly. I think it does, and that it’s very important that the O’s have come out of the Stone Age and are looking to become a leader in this regard, not merely a club that meets industry standards. But the proof will be in the pudding. And I note, real pudding takes time for the ingredient to mix, to come to a boil, and to thicken. And it tastes a lot better than instant pudding. That’s why I’ll be patient in waiting for Elias’ work to come to fruition.

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I'm sorry did Fiers say something when he was with the Astros that I missed? From what I read I thought he kept his head down, did his job and collected his ring.

I'm pretty sure he waited until he was with a division rival before having a case of guilt.

At least Feirs had the guts to do it, even after leaving the Astros. I bet he wishes he would have spoken up earlier.

Justin Verlander admits he should have spoken up earlier.

"“It’s been difficult,” Verlander said Thursday at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. “Showing up in 2017. And once I spent some time there, understood what was happening. I didn’t — I wish I had said more. Looking back, I can’t go back. I can’t reverse my decision. I wish I had said more, and I didn’t, and for that I’m sorry.”

So are you okay with the Orioles cheating like this? Or do you want someone in the organization to come clean and say something if the Orioles are undoubtedly cheating? Everyone who knows about cheating and stays silent condones it.

How would you feel if you were a fan of the 2017 Dodgers instead of the Orioles? Other teams, players and fans paid a price for the Astros cheating. Without a whistleblower, this cheating would have continued.

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So I take it that you would be good with it if the Orioles cheated exactly the way the Astros cheated? I got it. I will just disagree and leave it at that.

Naw, I'd be upset they were stupid enough to allow so many folks to know what was going on.

Since you are busy demanding answers can you tell me why you are so worried about the EXACT way the Astros cheated? Seriously, what is up with that? Are you fine with some types of cheating? What kind of slippery slope are your morals on?

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I am going to assume that Elias wasn’t directly involved, but was aware of what was going on and didn’t do anything about it. You could second guess his silence, but I agree with Corn that most would have done the same thing and I’m not holding it against Elias. It’s now on him to ensure that nothing similar happens on his watch in Baltimore. That’s his responsibility.

Putting aside any moral issue, there’s the practical issue of whether the use of cutting edge analytics and forward thinking methods actually helps in player selection, development and coaching, if the game is played honestly. I think it does, and that it’s very important that the O’s have come out of the Stone Age and are looking to become a leader in this regard, not merely a club that meets industry standards. But the proof will be in the pudding. And I note, real pudding takes time for the ingredient to mix, to come to a boil, and to thicken. And it tastes a lot better than instant pudding. That’s why I’ll be patient in waiting for Elias’ work to come to fruition.

Yep, most would stay silent. So, it's ok??? Really, you are on that moral plane? Nice to know and congrats.

Excepting the most extreme situations, which this is not, someone should not be penalized for expressing an opinion. In this case he didn’t even express an opinion, he merely agreed with someone else’s. I don’t know what it was and I don’t care. I usually don’t have a problem with atomic, but I take strong exception to his position, and I lament that there are many people who agree with him.
People must have the freedom to express themselves. Drew Brees did not say anything wrong. He has nothing to apologize for. Kapernick doesn’t have a need to apologize either. Reactions to expressing of opinions are so rapidly over the top that soon no one will express any opinions at all except those who loudest and most extreme.
Akin Did not do anything wrong, he didn’t do anything for which he needs to apologize, And people really need to look very closely at what they are advocating.